Admin Assistant


Company:	TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)
Salary:	NJC4 SCP5 - £25,583 FTE (£21,407 EA)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swanley
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking Admin Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As the Admin Assistant you will be an efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. To provide financial administrative support to the Business Manager to facilitate a full and accurate account of the school's financial records.

If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. As the Admin Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.

Salary - NJC4 SCP5 - £25,583 FTE (£21,407 EA)

Hours - 35 hours per week - Monday - Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Closing date - 16/10/2026

The ideal Admin Assistant will be someone who is:

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Able to display a high level of administrative, financial, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

As the Admin Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Horizon Primary Academy

We are a small 1 form entry, Primary Academy, situated in Swanley.

At Horizon, inclusion is at the very heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every learner reaches their full potential.

We hold high expectations for all our children, and we believe in creating an environment that inspires exploration, discovery, and growth. To find out more visit our website here

To discover what makes Horizon Primary Academy so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01322 665 235 or email admin@horizon-tkat.org

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. The shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

The Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

The Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At The Kemnal Academies Trust , we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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